What would all of the bull*****ers hating on Ricky Burns have said if...

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by PityTheFool, Nov 20, 2012.


  1. Uncle Rico

    Uncle Rico Loyal Member Full Member

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    I've not really spotted the hate -- as I've not been in the General that much since that win -- but I'm not surprised to hear that's the case. And I have a good idea which posters are directing that hate towards him, seeing as though they've been doing it long before Broner won on Saturday.

    But I get your point. I'd disagree with those that say Burns is "ducking". That's just silly. No doubt Frank, understandably, would first attempt to get Broner to come here -- as he'd want every advantage for his fighter -- but that in no way will automatically mean he's ducking him, because I expect Burns to eventually go over there and face him.
     
  2. Uncle Rico

    Uncle Rico Loyal Member Full Member

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    I probably am :lol:. I've not read any of the comments and have jumped straight in. My bad.

    Yeah, I agree with you. Although I'm not too bothered with Broner saying "I'm not travelling". I kinda' expect him to have that attitude. He's in a superior position, after all. And it's not like he's saying Burns must agree to a **** deal. He's just saying Burns has to come to the States - which, again, is a fair request. And Burns himself, no doubt, would happily do that.
     
  3. Hattons Hook

    Hattons Hook Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Ali's most famous fights were abroad, Marvin Haglers TKO of Alan Minter is regarded as a stand out moment in his career, Gerald Mclellan took part in one of the great fights in London, one of Sugar Ray Robinsons most famous fights was in London, Julian Jackson, Winky Wright, and many more yanks had career defining fights when they got on a plane.

    The USA is the home of boxing but it's a global ****in sport and fighters get more respect when they travel, wherever they're from.
     
  4. dendy

    dendy no easy way out Full Member

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    :thumbsup
     
  5. skoorydookatron

    skoorydookatron Active Member Full Member

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    It is a clear double standard.

    Sure there are more than a couple of factors to consider like Broner does happen to live in the country where the biggest fights take place and he does happen to have HBO behind him.

    But it doesn't change the fact that certain people that are defending what he said would be tearing Burns a new one if he had came out with the same.

    Anybody denying this is just telling lies I am afraid.
     
  6. Rabbie1980

    Rabbie1980 Contender Full Member

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    ****ing yes m8! well said that man :thumbsup:thumbsup:thumbsup